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Pope Francis questions Vance’s ethical schema by arguing that extended meditation on the parable of the Good Samaritan will ultimately cut against it.
Pope Francis’s Stunning Rebuke of JD Vance Exposes MAGA’s Dark Soul
The vice president took a stab at theology to defend the administration’s rank cruelty. Then a higher authority weighed in.
newrepublic.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Ultimately, denying women the right to vote or even voice a differing opinion is nothing new among Christian patriarchs. Their churches treat disempowering women as foundational theology.
The Christian Nationalist Plot to Disenfranchise Women Voters
The SAVE Act, which purports to fend off the phantasmal threat of voter fraud, would throw millions of women off the voting rolls.
newrepublic.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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With Trump back in office seemingly bent on destroying democracy, a growing number of people in this country see the writing on the wall, and they’re looking for their bug-out plan.
Americans Are Heading for the Exits
Go ahead and roll your eyes at those who want to emigrate amid Trump’s second term, but it’s a worrying trend.
newrepublic.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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PLEASE: Watch what happened in Coeur d'Alene Idaho today. This is fascism. Unmarked cops. 1A violations. RESIST.
February 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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#BlackHistoryMonth: New book highlights the importance of grandmothers in Black culture - CBS Minnesota www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
New book highlights the importance of grandmothers in Black culture
Two authors worked to share stories and highlight the importance of grandmothers in Black culture.
www.cbsnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.
This Black History Month, we're highlighting stories from community changemakers
Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.
www.npr.org
February 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Staff at the key cybersecurity agency were initially excluded from government efforts to leave their jobs, but then on Wednesday, they were given deferred resignation offers with just hours to decide.
CISA staffers offered deferred resignations, extending broader cybersecurity fears
Staff at the key cybersecurity agency were initially excluded from government efforts to leave their jobs, but then on Wednesday they were given deferred resignation offers with just hours to decide.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
NSA museum covered plaques honoring women and people of color, provoking an uproar
Following a White House anti-DEI order, the National Cryptologic Museum covered up exhibits of women and people of color in its Hall of Honor. The NSA reversed course after former employees mobilized.
www.npr.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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February 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he’s now in charge of the US Agency for International Development, just hours after billionaire Elon Musk announced Donald Trump had signed off on shutting the agency down.
Trump Completes USAID Takeover by Installing This Stooge at the Top
One of the worst people possible has taken over the U.S. aid agency.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.

This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Murphy: "This is a constitutional crisis that we are in today. Let's call it what it is."
February 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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February 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
February 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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The following pages have been removed from the CDC website. This used to be known as censorship. Not sure what the new word is.
February 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Thank you, Senator! Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden demanded answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after reports surfaced that personnel affiliated with Elon Musk have sought access to a highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system.
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to keep taxpayer dollars flowing to 22 Democratic-leaning states for all congressionally approved government programs.
Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States
A court in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s directive to defund programs he considers to be “woke.”
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Hey if anyone is considering backing up any datasets for some reason today, the Open Science Framework has free storage up to 5G/private repository, and up to 50G/public repository.

(The OSF is run by a 501c3 (Center for Open Science), so if you do this you might also consider making a donation.)
January 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM